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Canby Depot Museum
The Canby Depot Museum is the oldest remaining
railroad station in
Oregon. The first steam train traveled through Canby in 1870 and rail
service became the main mode of transportation for local commerce. The
station closed in 1976 and was moved to its present location at 888 NE
Fourth Avenue, where it is open to the public without charge, from 1:00
- 4:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, or by
appointment. Call the museum at 503-266-6712 or visit us at
www.canbyhistoricalsociety.org. The museum is closed in
Jan. and Feb. and some holidays.
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Canby Ferry
A new Canby Ferry - known as the M. J. Lee,
just like its predecessors -
carries vehicles and their passengers across the scenic Willamette River
just North of Canby. Clackamas County operates the electric-powered
ferry between 6:45 a.m. and 9:15 p.m. daily. Motorcycles pay 50 cents
per trip, cars and pickups $1.25, and larger vehicles $2.50 and up. A
ferry has been traversing the water between Canby and the Stafford area
near Wilsonville since 1914, when the Canby business community built the
first ferry. The ferry is the only crossing of the Willamette River
between the bridge at Oregon City and the Interstate 5 bridge at
Wilsonville. High water can periodically close the ferry. Call
503-650-3030 for operation updates and other information.
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Swan Island Dahlias
The colors will take your breath away when
over 40 acres of dahlias are in
full bloom at Swan Island Dahlias. The fields are open for viewing from
August until frost sets in. Visit Swan Island Dahlias located off NW
22nd Avenue between Canby and the Willamette River. The farm holds it's
Swan Island Dahlia Festival the last weekend in August and the first
weekend in September, when flower designers arrange thousands of cut
dahlias for display. For more information call 503-266-7711.
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Fir
Point Farms
Family fun on the Farm is waiting at Fir Point
Farms, located on Arndt
Road between Interstate 5 and Canby. Pick your own flowers, berries, or
corn; play in the hay pile; visit the greenhouse and herb garden; picnic
in the trees, and shop in the farm market full of fresh produce and
country treasures. This family farm also hosts several seasonal events
through out the year, from corn-on the cob eating day to a Pumpkin Fest
each weekend in October. Call 503-678-2455 for more details.
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St. Josef's Wine Cellar
Welcome to the warm European atmosphere at St. Josef's Wine Cellar
Our family owned & operated winery has been handcrafting
award-winning Estate grown wines since 1983. We are located on
Barlow Rd, just South of Hwy 99E in Canby and neighboring the town
of Aurora, a National Historic District. Owner and winemaker Josef
emigrated from Europe and started producing wines using centuries
old winemaking standards and traditions, making him one of Oregon’s
wine pioneers. Visitors enjoy the lovely tasting room, patio and
4-tiered picnic grounds. Open Sat & Sun, 11 to 5, or just give us a
call as we are usually here! For special tours/tastings and
additional information on “St Josef’s Days” in the Spring and “Grape
stomping” in Sept., call (503) 651-3190 or www.stjosefswinery.com
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Canby Saturday Market
A farmer's
market made a return to Canby in September of 1997, running
each Saturday from May through October. Local farmers, craftsmen and
nurseries, large and small, set up booths in the railroad parking lot
between downtown and Highway 99E. The market's aim is to focus attention
on the rich agricultural heritage that makes Canby so special, and is
often taken for granted. Shoppers can pick up fresh produce and/or take
home quality plants and crafts. In addition, the mid-morning to early
afternoon market serves as a meeting place, allowing people to get
acquainted with their neighbors. For more information on the market or
to sigh up as a vendor, contact the Canby Business Revitalization office
at 503-263-5151.
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